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- [grey-dey-shuh n]
- /greɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
- /grəˈdeɪʃən(ə)l /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [grey-dey-shuh n]
- /greɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of gradational word
- noun gradational any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner. 1
- noun gradational a stage, degree, or grade in such a series. 1
- noun gradational the passing of one tint or shade of color to another, or one surface to another, by very small degrees, as in painting or sculpture. 1
- noun gradational the act of grading. 1
- noun gradational ablaut. 1
- noun gradational Geology. the leveling of a land surface, resulting from the concerted action of erosion and deposition. 1
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Origin of gradational
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40, gradation is from the Latin word gradātiōn- (stem of gradātiō). See grade, -ation
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Parts of speech for Gradational
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gradational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
gradational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gradational
adj gradational
- by degrees — If something happens by degrees, it happens slowly and gradually.
- continuous — A continuous process or event continues for a period of time without stopping.
- creeping — (of a plant) having a stem that grows horizontally along the ground and throws out roots at intervals
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- graduate — a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a course of study, as in a university, college, or school.
adjective gradational
- even — Flat and smooth.
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